Synopsis
Discusses how to identify fakes, forgeries and reproductions of such collectibles as glass, china, furniture, toys, and silver.
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Synopsis
With the popularity of antiques and collectibles has come an inevitable flood of takes - cheap knock-offs that are sometimes mistaken for the authentic item. Now, there is a book that will be every dealer and collector's ultimate insurance policy against getting ripped-off in the antique business. This is a comprehensive guide to the most dangerous frauds in the collecting market today and it offers a proven identification system - side-by-side photographs of authentic and fake items, along with a detailed explanation of how to tell them apart. All the most popular categories of collectibles are included: Depression and other types of glass; pottery; porcelain; toys; furniture; silver; advertising and much more. This is a book that will pay for itself time and time again, as dealers and collectors learn to distinguish between priceless treasures and less-valuable reproductions.
About the Author
Mark Chervenka is America's top expert on antique fakes and reproductions, offering priceless advice via television, radio, and other news outlets.
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